Dean Byrne (boxer)

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Dean Byrne
Born
Dean Byrne

(1984-09-11)11 September 1984
Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Other names"Irish Lightning"
Statistics
Weight(s) light welterweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins18
Wins by KO6
Losses6
Draws2
No contests0

Dean Byrne (11 September 1984) is an Irish professional boxer who fought in the light welterweight class.

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Amateur career

Byrne, nicknamed "Irish Lightning", had vast experience boxing as an amateur fighting out of Crumlin ABC and during his 200 amateur fights he became Irish national intermediate light welterweight champion also represented Ireland at international level.[ citation needed ]

Professional career

Following the Irish senior championships, Byrne then emigrated to Australia where he then turned professional and had his first pro fight in February 2006.

Dean's unbeaten streak lasted until 28 October 2011. When, just 8 days after winning a Unanimous decision over Michael Frontin, Byrne took a major step up in class facing France's IBF International Light-Middleweight Champion, Frank Haroche Horta (then 26–8). An unprepared Byrne was outboxed up until the 8th round when his corner retired him due to an injury to his right hand.

Exactly six months later, Byrne fought the then 5–0 unbeaten Terry Holmes of England, and lost a narrow points decision over 8 rounds. Byrne had a comeback fight against Kevin McAuley winning a points decision over four rounds.

On 8 December 2012, Byrne stepped in on a week's notice as a late replacement to fight American contender Carson Jones after Lee Purdy pulled out of the fight due to having caught a virus. Byrne was supposed to be an easy win for Jones who was just recently coming off a majority decision loss to Britain's hard-punching golden boy Kell Brook, but Byrne managed to battle Jones to a draw.

Professional boxing record

18 Wins (6 KOs), 6 Loss, 2 Draw [1]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win18–6–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie RobinsonPTS62016-03-26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
Loss17–6–1 Flag of Ireland.svg Peter McDonaghPTS102015-11-07 Flag of Ireland.svg National Stadium, Dublin For vacant BUI Ireland National Welterweight Title
Loss17–5–1 Flag of Russia.svg David Avanesyan TKO6 (8), 0:412015-06-27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
Draw17–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg William WarburtonPTS42015-05-16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London
Loss17–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark DouglasUD32014-04-05 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, LondonPrizefighter Tournament, Welterweight Quarter Final.
Loss17–3 Flag of Russia.svg Roman BelaevUD122014-02-01 Flag of Monaco.svg Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco Vacant WBA Continental Welterweight Title on the line.
Win17–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny LittlePTS62013-07-05 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Camden Centre, Kings Cross, LondonLittle down in round 3
Draw16–2 Flag of the United States.svg Carson Jones PTS82012-12-08 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Olympia, Kensington, London
Win16–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin McCauley PTS42012-09-15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London
Loss15–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry HolmesPTS82012-04-28 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London
Loss15–1 Flag of France.svg Frank Haroche HortaRTD8 (12), 3:002011-10-28 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester Byrne fighting as a late replacement 7 days after his previous fight, byrne retires on right hand injury
Win15–0 Flag of Mauritius.svg Michael FrontinPTS82011-10-21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London
Win14–0 Flag of Latvia.svg Sergejs VolodinsPTS62010-12-10 Flag of Ireland.svg National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
Win13–0 Flag of Latvia.svg Konstantis SakaraTKO4 (6), 0:402010-08-07 Flag of Ireland.svg City West Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Justo SanchezTKO5 (6), 2:182010-05-15 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash casino, California
Win11–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose reynosoUD82009-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg South Point Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win10–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Rios GilTKO4 (6), 1:142008-12-20 Flag of the United States.svg Inglewood, California
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Geoffrey SpruiellKO2 (6), 0:192008-09-19 Flag of the United States.svg Woodland Hills, California
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel GonzalesUD62008-08-02 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen casino, Tacoma, Washington
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michaelangelo LynksTKO1 (6), 1:152008-05-23 Flag of the United States.svg Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
Win6–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad CrookeyUD102007-05-27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Inglis Auctions Complex, SydneyDefended Australian Light-Welterweight Title
Win5–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris McCullenUD102007-03-10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chandler Arena, Queensland, AustraliaWon Australian Light-Welterweight Title
Win4–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Arnel PorrasTD5 (8)2006-10-21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roundhouse, New South Wales, AustraliaWon New South Wales State Light-Welterweight Title
Win3–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roberto OyanUD62006-08-04 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Sydney
Win2–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roberto OyanUD62006-05-12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Sydney
Win1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronnie OyanTKO2 (6), 2:282006-02-18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Windsor Rugby league Club, South Windsor, New South Wales, AustraliaProfessional debut

References

  1. Naseem Hamed's Professional Boxing Record Archived 29 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine . BoxRec.com. Retrieved 27 August 2011.